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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 938.22 and 523.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 938.22 and 523.08 is: 783.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 938.22 = 523.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/938.22 = 523.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 938.22 × 523.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 490,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,764.12/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.02

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